Angola Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Angola's female labor participation was 72.22% in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Angola's female labor participation stood at 72.22% in 2025, a decline of +0.13pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 71.14% by 2026. Angola ranked 15th globally.
Angola’s female labor participation rate stood at 72.22 % in 2025, placing the country 15th worldwide and slightly below its all‑time peak of 75.63 % recorded in 2008. The indicator has declined modestly from an early‑1990 level of 75.60 % and reached its lowest point of 71.34 % in 2020, before rebounding to the current figure. Over the 36‑year series, participation has remained relatively high compared with peers; for example, Moldova posted 72.33 % and Liberia 72.03 % in the same year, while Niger marginally exceeded Angola at 72.78 %. The post‑2020 recovery suggests that policy measures aimed at expanding formal employment opportunities for women and improving childcare support could sustain the upward momentum, potentially restoring participation to pre‑2008 levels in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 69.82% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 70.48% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 71.14% | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.22% | −0.13pp | #15 |
| 2024 | 72.36% | +0.04pp | #14 |
| 2023 | 72.32% | −1.70pp | #14 |
| 2022 | 74.02% | −0.68pp | #11 |
| 2021 | 74.70% | +3.35pp | #9 |
| 2020 | 71.34% | −1.64pp | #13 |
| 2019 | 72.99% | −0.24pp | #11 |
| 2018 | 73.22% | −0.24pp | #10 |
| 2017 | 73.46% | −0.24pp | #9 |
| 2016 | 73.70% | −0.24pp | #9 |
| 2015 | 73.93% | −0.23pp | #8 |
| 2014 | 74.17% | −0.23pp | #10 |
| 2013 | 74.40% | −0.23pp | #10 |
| 2012 | 74.63% | −0.23pp | #9 |
| 2011 | 74.87% | −0.76pp | #10 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's female labor participation was 72.22% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Angola's female labor participation peaked at 75.63% in 2007.
The lowest female labor participation in Angola was 71.34% in 2020.
Angola ranks 15th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's female labor participation is projected to reach 71.14% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Angola in 2025 was 72.22%. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_female-labor-participation,
title = {Angola Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}